M40 Rifle

Bolt Action sniper rifle for the US Marine Corps

Also known as M-40

The M40 entered service for the US Marine Corps in 1966 as a sniper rifle. The original variant was based on the Remington 700 civilian bolt action rifle.

The rifle has evolved into several other variants over the years before being replaced by the Mk13.

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